Overclocking CPU Extension - CPU outside of motherboard
Overclocking CPU Extension - CPU outside of motherboard
I've noticed that when people discuss liquid nitrogen overclocking, they often mention the motherboard becoming cold and potentially damaging it. I wondered if it's feasible to build an extension unit for the CPU that could be placed about 15 cm away from the motherboard. Using a fake CPU on a PCB with identical contact pads to the original, then connecting it to wires that lead to another PCB with a CPU socket holding the real CPU. Do you think this approach would work? I was also searching for PCB files compatible with Intel CPU pads.
Adjusting the wire trace length is quite important. BTX motherboards were designed specifically to reduce trace lengths to the chipset by modifying the CPU socket orientation 45 degrees. A move in the opposite direction could be problematic. Other methods include placing the entire system inside an icebox to remove humidity or submerging it in oil to eliminate moisture from the air.
LoL, it's extremely difficult, and then you still face the risk of condensation again. You'd need to cool down both the CPU and the motherboard, which everyone would probably do. Do you know how tough it is to connect 775 contact pads? Imagine having that many in 2011! I'm not saying no one has tried, but those pads are so small it would take a long time, and if the wires aren't properly isolated, they could short out.
Adjusting the wire trace length is quite important. BTX motherboards were designed specifically to reduce trace lengths to the chipset by modifying the CPU socket orientation. A move in the opposite direction could be problematic. Other methods include placing the entire system inside an icebox to remove humidity or submerging it in oil to eliminate moisture from the air.
LoL, it's extremely difficult, and then you still face the risk of condensation again. You'd need to lower the CPU and motherboard temperatures as well, which many would probably do. Do you understand how challenging it is to connect 775 contact pads? Picture a scenario from 2011 with that many! I'm not claiming it's impossible, but the pads are so small it would take a long time, and if the wires aren't properly insulated they could short. The LGA1151 had 1151 contacts, but many were duplicates, so fewer wires might work.